Exquisite Antique French Santos Crown. This is a gilt bronze crown decorated with cabochon set paste stones dating from the mid 1800s. The crown is an elaborate piece of jewelry meant to top the heads of saint statues. This one is decorated in blue and clear stones. In good antique condition with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Five stones are missing, 2 blue and 3 clear. The metal banding on the back is intact and the clasp works. Fully opened and clasped the crown is 5.5" in diameter. A stunning piece purchased in Provence, France.
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